WHO: Frisk WHAT: 90% Riesling, 10% Muscat Gordo WHERE: Australia, Victoria WHEN: 2011 HOW MUCH: $10 (media sample) The first thing you notice is bubbles – this wine is lightly effervescent. The nose hints of a little sauvignon blanc, with grass and gooseberry, but it does not appear on the
Lemon-green with a complex and delicate nose showing aromas of grass, smoky minerality and green/citrus fruit. Pure and clean with a refreshing acidity that nicely balances its medium alcohol and body. A very good wine that gives a lot of pleasure. Ioannis Karakasis WHO: Franz Künstler Hochheimer WHAT: Riesling WHERE:
An outstanding wine that exhibits a focused nose offering minerality, quince, flowers and fresh fruit. Medium sweet on palate with plenty of spices and a creamy phenolic texture. Pronounced acidity balances residual sugars, providing long ageing potential. Drink from 2016. Ioannis Karakasis WHO: Franz Künstler Hochheimer WHAT: Riesling, Auler WHERE:
Nose doesn’t offer pure fruit; petrol, peanuts and dried onions are prominent. Much better on the palate, with refreshing acidity delivering flavors of flowers, peach and citrus fruit. Overall a cool climate, focused and well-delineated wine. Ioannis Karakasis WHO: Schloss Vollrads WHAT: Riesling WHERE: Germany, Rheingau WHEN: 2008 HOW MUCH:
Lemon with an expressive nose that offers earthy aromas, smoky minerality and green fruit. Off-dry on palate with a refreshing well-integrated acidity that leads the way to a medium round body. Lighter style than Hölle. Ioannis Karakasis WHO: Franz Künstler Hochheimer WHAT: Riesling WHERE: Germany, Rheingau WHEN: 2007 HOW MUCH:
While the airplane is taxiing, or during take-off and landing, I have to turn off the electronic devices. Sometimes I remember to bring a book, but other times that means I have to look in the seat-pocket for entertainment. If the crossword puzzles and Sodoku are done (dear airline, please
A very rich and concentrated TBA with a pronounced flavor profile delivering honey, pollen, quince and dried apricots. Great intensity on palate with a medium+ body. Well balanced and long. Bright future. Ioannis Karakasis WHO: Weingut Allendorf, Winkeler WHAT: Riesling, trockenbeerenauslese WHERE: Germany, Rheingau WHEN: 2003 HOW MUCH:
Challenged with pairing wines this Thanksgiving? Though turkey day is regarded as a most traditional American holiday, increasingly it is celebrated in the U.K., and foodies flock to gastronomic restaurants with highly educated sommeliers that are increasingly attaining the Master Sommelier level. Turkey is a traditional main dish for Christmas